Word details
厘
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 厘.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Numeric
one-hundredth; 0.3 mm (one-hundredth of a sun); 0.1 percent (one-hundredth of a wari); 0.0375 grams (one-hundredth of a monme)
Examples
彼の打率は３割４分３厘で、ホームランは５４本であった。
He batted .343 with 54 home runs.
2
Historical term; Common noun
rin (monetary unit; 0.001 yen)
Examples
銭厘を大切にすれば大金はおのずとたまる。
Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.